CINCINNATI (October 25, 2011) - The Reds Urban Youth Academy, the year-round baseball and softball training facility operated by the Reds Community Fund, returned for its third year on Monday, October 24.

Located at the temporary home of Gamble Montessori School in Winton Place, the academy is also the site of the Community Fund's Brandon Phillips Field and P&G Fields.

For 2011-12, the academy programming will expand to offer training four evenings a week with weekend hours available for area teams.

"Each clinic is free and focuses on the fundamentals of the game," said Charley Frank, executive director, Reds Community Fund. "It's a great opportunity for kids to sharpen their baseball and softball skills in an exciting and educational environment."

The academy is instructed by local area high school coaches as well as Reds Community Fund staff.